The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is a bipartisan, independent 501(c)(4) advocacy organization dedicated to advancing secure AI development that serves America's economic prosperity, technological leadership, and national security. We provide policymakers with technically-grounded perspectives on emerging AI capabilities and risks, with particular focus on ensuring advanced AI systems remain reliable, controllable, and aligned with their intended purposes.

About AIPN

The role

AIPN is hiring a Deputy Communications Director to help lead a growing communications team. You will work directly with the Communications Director on strategy and message, run the production of AIPN's written and digital output, and keep a productive team's work on schedule.

The specific roles on this team may flex depending on the strengths of the person in this role and the person serving as the Press Secretary. You may take on more direct press work, more owned-channel work, or more principal-facing strategy.

Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid)
Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000
Reports to: Communications Director

Responsibilities

Strategy and message

Develop communications strategy and messaging with the Communications Director
Write and edit op-eds, talking points, briefing memos, and long-form materials for principals
Run the communications team's day-to-day operations, helping to execute the long-term strategy set by executive leadership and the Communications Director

Production and project management

Run the team's editorial calendar; track deadlines and deliverables across press, digital, and events
Coordinate report launches, polling releases, and other multi-day rollouts
Edit the team's output for quality and consistency of voice

Owned channels

Oversee AIPN's social media presence and content calendar
Maintain consistent messaging across web, email, and social
Supervise contractors and junior staff as the team grows

Press (in coordination with the Press Secretary)

Contribute to press strategy, rapid response, and principal prep
Cultivate reporter relationships where they complement the Press Secretary's

Required qualifications

5–8+ years of communications experience in political, advocacy, government, or campaign settings
Strong writing and editing under deadline; ability to edit others' work, not just your own
Experience running a comms product or campaign end to end
Demonstrated ability to work across the political spectrum
Based in the D.C. area; available to commute to meetings and events in D.C. or our Capitol Hill office

Preferred qualifications

Experience leading or co-leading a communications shop
Relationships with technology or national security journalists
Staff supervision or vendor management experience
Familiarity with social platforms and content management systems
Background in AI or national security policy

Benefits

Technology budget, stipend for health insurance, and unlimited PTO.